What type of companies are you applying to? I'm a high school dropout and I had zero problem transferring the Software Engineering skills I built in an unrelated discipline into Software Engineering as a career.
A resume is a presentation, it's a communication medium: if you're applying for Software Engineering roles, and you have Software Engineering skills used in a professional context, then that's what your resume should present. My resume is focused exclusively on what I've done and the value I've delivered, my resume makes no mention of job titles. I'd say my application to interview rate is at least 50%... and I'm an idiot, there's nothing remarkable about me.
I'm sure there's a significant difference between us, whether that's the markets we're operating in or our skillsets, but I am confident that with the experience you've described, I could get a Software Engineering job within a week because the market is so desperate for candidates who can deliver. If you've shipped code, no matter the context, you're hireable.
Have you had any sort of feedback / mentorship from people in the industry? Do you have any relationships with Engineering Managers that you can lean on to understand where your issues lie? I'd be very very surprised if the issue isn't entirely with how you're presenting yourself through your resume. The fact that you've got quite far in one process speaks to your suitability as a candidate. If you post your email address here I'm sure some people will be happy to reach out with personalised, actionable advice.
A resume is a presentation, it's a communication medium: if you're applying for Software Engineering roles, and you have Software Engineering skills used in a professional context, then that's what your resume should present. My resume is focused exclusively on what I've done and the value I've delivered, my resume makes no mention of job titles. I'd say my application to interview rate is at least 50%... and I'm an idiot, there's nothing remarkable about me.
I'm sure there's a significant difference between us, whether that's the markets we're operating in or our skillsets, but I am confident that with the experience you've described, I could get a Software Engineering job within a week because the market is so desperate for candidates who can deliver. If you've shipped code, no matter the context, you're hireable.
Have you had any sort of feedback / mentorship from people in the industry? Do you have any relationships with Engineering Managers that you can lean on to understand where your issues lie? I'd be very very surprised if the issue isn't entirely with how you're presenting yourself through your resume. The fact that you've got quite far in one process speaks to your suitability as a candidate. If you post your email address here I'm sure some people will be happy to reach out with personalised, actionable advice.